Earth Day Activities
April 22, 2009

Party
for the Planet at Disney's Animal Kingdom
9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Guests
can learn more about wildlife and how they help the environment by visiting
activity tables throughout the park, with a special focus at Rafiki's
Planet Watch.

Specific
"Party for the Planet" offerings are:

-- Jiminy
Cricket meet-and-greets at the main entrance (in the morning) and
at Rafiki's Planet Watch (in the afternoon)

--Welcome
tables at the main entrance will inform Guests about the day's events
and environmental post cards will be available. (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

--Guests
can "Build a Crocodile" at DinoLand, U.S.A., near the American
crocodile habitat

--Guests
can participate in "Bird vs. Bat Trivia" in the Asia section
of the park, at end of Maharajah Jungle Trek

--Guests
can enjoy a "Supermarket Sweep" activity in the Africa section
of the park

--Visit
Rafiki's Planet Watch to see Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, Sylvania
compact fluorescent, and hybrid vehicle displays; watch a ladybug release
on the pathway to Conservation Station; learn how to make a toad abode;
listen to music by Guitar Dan; or watch the talents of a chalk artist
creating work near the train station.

Celebrating
premiere of Disneynature's earth

Disney's
Animal Kingdom also will join in the celebration of the first film
in the Disneynature series, earth, which debuts on Earth Day (April
22). The film, narrated by James Earl Jones, tells the remarkable
story of three animal families - polar bear, whale, elephant - and
their amazing journey across the planet. Visit AMC Theatres Pleasure
Island 24 at Downtown Disney to see the film.

In honor
of this environmentally focused film, Guests will see earth banners,
billboards and posters at Rafiki's Planet Watch. Guests also will
be able to view clips from the film in various locations throughout
the park, including at three film camps, where they also can talk
with Cast Members about the film. Guests also will be able to see
clips of the film inside Conservation Station.

Conservation
Station will play host to an activity that showcases the three animal
families featured in earth. Four different earth buttons will be given
away to Guests at four activity tables. Three of the buttons will depict
the animals showcased in the film and a fourth will feature earth logo.